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Trinity23T
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Ok guyz,
I started my 1923 T-Bucket almost three years ago and have been through unspeakable drama since then trying to finish the car. As it sits now, I finally got my garage back, and I'm ready to begin assembly. I had originally chosen a Chevy BB 427 for go-power, but have since sold it after riding in a BigBlockT... too much power! The car will only weigh 1600 lbs with me in it, and 750HP is just too much juice. So, I picked up a V6 from a swap meet for $50 with tranny. It needs a serious rebuild, but is definitely worth the money I spent. I believe it to be a GM 3800 (the block is stamped 3.8/4.1), but didn't ask when I bought it. I originally bought the tranny, and the guy said I had to take the engine too. Well, since then I have bought a turbo unit that is supposed to be for a GN. However, when I sent the number and a couple of pics to a local turbo guy, he sez it's from an 83 TTA. I have no idea...I'm new to V6's, let alone Turbo's. Anyway, I need someone to give me some pointers, mebbe some general advice on how to do this. I will need minimal accessories (alternator) and have unlimited engine bay space (no fenders/hood). I think the unit needs to be rebuilt, at least the turbo guy said so. A second opinion would be appreciated (let me know and I will email pics to all interested parties). The turbo will not spin freely. It feels kinda gooked up on the inside. Would it be more cost effective to buy another unit or rebuild the one I have? Does anyone have output specs on the '83 TTA's? How much go-power can I expect if I just rebuild everything and bolt it all together? Can I even bolt everything together? I don't know if the enginewas a turbo originally. It has dished pistons, but I don't know if they all did or not... Also, there was some sort of sensor (I guess?) that fits under the carb (4 barrel) and acted as a gasket. Do I need it? If I can get away with it, I don't want to run a computer. Am I living a pipe dream, or is it possible? Should I stick to V8's? *grin* I don't have any real specific questions yet, only general observances... Thx for any help you can give me!
Jason
I started my 1923 T-Bucket almost three years ago and have been through unspeakable drama since then trying to finish the car. As it sits now, I finally got my garage back, and I'm ready to begin assembly. I had originally chosen a Chevy BB 427 for go-power, but have since sold it after riding in a BigBlockT... too much power! The car will only weigh 1600 lbs with me in it, and 750HP is just too much juice. So, I picked up a V6 from a swap meet for $50 with tranny. It needs a serious rebuild, but is definitely worth the money I spent. I believe it to be a GM 3800 (the block is stamped 3.8/4.1), but didn't ask when I bought it. I originally bought the tranny, and the guy said I had to take the engine too. Well, since then I have bought a turbo unit that is supposed to be for a GN. However, when I sent the number and a couple of pics to a local turbo guy, he sez it's from an 83 TTA. I have no idea...I'm new to V6's, let alone Turbo's. Anyway, I need someone to give me some pointers, mebbe some general advice on how to do this. I will need minimal accessories (alternator) and have unlimited engine bay space (no fenders/hood). I think the unit needs to be rebuilt, at least the turbo guy said so. A second opinion would be appreciated (let me know and I will email pics to all interested parties). The turbo will not spin freely. It feels kinda gooked up on the inside. Would it be more cost effective to buy another unit or rebuild the one I have? Does anyone have output specs on the '83 TTA's? How much go-power can I expect if I just rebuild everything and bolt it all together? Can I even bolt everything together? I don't know if the enginewas a turbo originally. It has dished pistons, but I don't know if they all did or not... Also, there was some sort of sensor (I guess?) that fits under the carb (4 barrel) and acted as a gasket. Do I need it? If I can get away with it, I don't want to run a computer. Am I living a pipe dream, or is it possible? Should I stick to V8's? *grin* I don't have any real specific questions yet, only general observances... Thx for any help you can give me!
Jason